Yoruba Medicine – History The medical traditions of the Yoruba people of western Nigeria developed within a culture that deeply respects and venerates ancestors. The orishas, or gods of the Yoruba, were former ancestors such as Oduduwa, the legendary ancestor of all Yoruba people, and his son Ogun. Respect for family and ancestors is so deep that when Yoruba people die, they are buried under the floor of the family house. Their spirits remain with and protect the family.
The Yoruba believe that sickness is a whim or punishment of a specific god or ancestor, who must be identified and placated, or else is caused by witchcraft for which the appropriate countercharm must be employed. They developed a shamanistic medical tradition utilizing both herbalism (practiced by the onishegun, herbal healers) and divination (practiced by the balabwo, priests of the Ifa cult.)
Diagnosis in Yoruba Medicine
The balabwo uses both psychotherapeutic techniques in discussing the illness with the patient, also casts an oracle reading using the Ifa system revealed to the Yoruba by the trickster god Eshu Elegba. The oracular reading involves throwing a handful of 16 kola nuts from the right to the left hand, 16 times, after which the right hand is checked to see whether an odd or even number of kola nuts remains. The outcome of each set of 4 throws is marked in a sandtray with a single or double line. At the end of this process, the pattern left in the sand tray corresponds to one of the 256 verses of the Odu, which the balabwo interprets for the patient.
Because diseases may also be caused by witchcraft, curses, or a form of the evil eye, the balabwo also asks the patient questions about events that occurred in the patient’s life around the time that the illness began. Relevant information might include strained relations with family or neighbors who might have deliberately or unwittingly put a curse on the patient.
Treatments in Yoruba Medicine
The psychotherapeutic consultation with the balabwo is one part of the overall treatment. It has the effect of calming the patient and engendering a more positive frame of mind. The balabwo recommended that the patient take specific steps to cure the illness. By sacrificing to a particular god or ancestor, or procuring a specific charm to protect against a malicious spell. The balabwo also send the patient to the onishegun to purchase herbal remedies.
In treating diseases caused by angry gods, sacrifices may be made to the god in question, but special care must be taken not to make other gods jealous in the process. For example, it is often important to make an extra sacrifice to Eshu Elegba when sacrificing to another god, in recognition of the fact that Eshu Elegba is the messenger and mediator between the Yoruba and the gods, and also to prevent him from becoming jealous which would create further problems for the patient. The advice of the balabwo is essential to ensure that the correct procedures are followed.
Materia Medica and Important Texts in Yoruba
The important text of Yoruba medicine is the Odu, a collection of 256 verses which is the oracle consulted for diagnosis and treatment by the Ifa priests. The Odu was revealed to the Yoruba people by the god Eshu Elegba. Another important text is the Awakaiye, The Fruit of Universal Knowledge.
It should be noted that the Santeria tradition, which was brought to the Americas by African slaves, is descended from the Yoruba teachings.
Some herbs in yoruba language
If you want to know others, just post a comment!
- Basil plant – Nchanwu in Yoruba
- Fenugreek – ewedu in yoruba, hulba in Hausa
- Hibiscus plant – Zobo
- Tamarind – tsamia
- Tumeric – ata Ile pupa in Yoruba
- Cayenne – Bawa
- Chilli – Shombo in Yoruba
- Black pepper – iyere in Yoruba, Oziza in igbo
- Thorny pigweed/prickly amaranth – tete eleegun in yoruba
- alternanthera nodiflora – Dagunro
- Butryospermum paradoxum – Shea tree – Ori
- Allium sativum -Garlic – Ayu in yoruba
- Capsicum frutescens – Tabasco pepper – Ata-wewe
- Lactuca capensis – Lettuce – Yanrin
- Bryophyllum pinnatum – Air Plant, Life Plant, Miracle Leaf or Goethe Plant – Abamoda
- Zingiber officinale – Ginger – Jinja, Atale in yoruba
- Dioscorea dumetorum – Sweet Yam- Esuru
- Enantia chloranta – Awopa
- Khaya grandifoliola, K. senegalensis, K. ivorensis – Oganwo
- Sphenocentrum jollyanum – Akerejupon
- Olax subscorpioidea – Ifan, Ifon
- Tetrapleura tetraptera – Aidan, Aridan
- Lecaniodiscus cupanioides – Akika
- Lippia multiflora – Efirin-gogoro, Efirin-oko
- Jatropha curcas – Botuje, Lapalapa
- Jatropha gossypifolia – cotton-leaf physicnut- Botuje pupa
- Jatropha multifida – coral plant, physic nut or Guatemala rhubarb – Ogege
- Cymbopogon citratus – lemon grass- Kooko-oba
- Pterocarpus erinaceus – Apepo, Agbelosun
- Pterocarpus osun – Osun
- Pterocarpus santalinioides – Gbengbe
- Catharanthus roseus -Madagascar rosy periwinkle – Apabida pupa
- Carica papaya – Papaya – Ibepe
- Dioclea scandens – Dasa
- Dioclea reflexa – Agbarin, Epe, Arin
Yoruba Names for plants
- Lawsonia inermis – Henna plant – Laali, Lali
- Ficus exasperata -Ficus Tree – Epin
- Ficus asperifolia – Ipin
- Ficus capensis – Opoto
- Ficus elegans – Asoro
- Ficus mucuso – Odan-afomo
- Ficus thoningii – Odan-abaa
- Ficus vallis-choudae – Ogunro
- Vernonia amygdalina – Ewuro
- Phyllanthus amarus – stonebreaker or seed-under-leaf- Eyin-olobe
- Mucuna sloanei – Werepe
- Mucuna pruriens – Ewe-ina, Yerepe
- Alstonia congensis – Ahun
- Mangifera indica – Mango – Mangoro in yoruba
- Nauclea latifolia – Egbesi
- Sorghum bicolor – Poroporo okababa
- Senna fistula – Aidantoro
- Erythophleum suaveolens – Erun obo, Olu-obo
- Ocimum gratissimum – Clove Basil- Efirin
- Telfaria occidentalis – Fluted gourd – Ugwu
- Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides – Senegal prickly-ash or artar root – Orin ata
- Acalypha wilkesiana – Jiwini, Ewe larapupa
- Sida cordifolia – flannel weed – Iso-obo
- Sida pilosa – Eesinle
- Sida rhombifolia – Iseketu pupa
- Thaumatococcus danielli – Ewe moi-moi
- Azadirachta indica – Neem, Nimtree or Indian Lilac – Dongoyaro
- Aloe vera – Ahon-erin
- Aloe barteri – Eti-erin, Ida-egun, Ida-orisa
- Garcinia kola – bitter kola – Orogbo
- Ageratum conyzoides – Billygoat-weed, Chick weed, Goatweed, Whiteweed – Imi-esu
- Abelmoschus esculentus – Okra- Ila
- Abrus precatorius -jequirity, Crab’s eye, rosary pea, precatory pea or bean, John Crow Bead, Indian licorice – Oju-ologbo
- Abutilon mauritianum – Furu
- Acacia ataxacantha – Ihun, Ewon adele
- Acacia nilotica – Baani, Booni
- Acanthospermum hispidum – Bristly starbur, Goat’s head, Hispid starburr – Dagunro
- Acanthus montanus – Bear’s Breech or Mountain Thistle – Ahon-ekun, Irunmu arugbo
- Adansonia digitata – baobab – Ose
- Aerva lanata – mountain knotgrass – Efun-ile
- Aframomum melegueta – Grains of Paradise – Atare
- Alafia barteri – Agbari etu
- Allium ascalonicum – The shallot – Alubosa elewe, alubosa onisu
Different plants
- Alchornea cordifolia – Ipa
- Caesalpinia pulcherima – Barbados pride, dwarf poinciana, Barbados flower-fence – Eko-omode
- Afzelia africana – Afzelia, Lenke, Lengue, or Doussi – Apa-igbo
- Alternanthera sessilis – sessile joyweed or dwarf copperleaf – Reku-reku
- Anacardium occidentale – Cashew – Kasu
- Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana – Sapo, Shapo
- Arachis hypogea – peanut, or groundnut – Epa
- Bambusa vulgaris – Golden Bamboo, or Buddha’s Belly Bamboo – Oparun
- Baphia nitida – African sandalwood – Osun, Irosun
- Allanblackia floribunda – tallow tree – Eku, Eso roro
- Byrsocarpus coccineus – Amuje wewe
- Calendula officinalis – pot marigold – Ododo-Maria in yoruba
- Calotropis procera – Sodom apple – Bomubomu
- Canarium schweinfurthii – African elemi or canarium – Paapo, Origbo
- Canavalia ensiformis – jack bean – Sese-nla
- Carapa procera – Carapa – Abo-oganwo
- Cardiospermum halicacabum – balloon plant or love in a puff – Shaworo
- Celastrus indica – Ponju-owiwi
- Ceiba pentandra – Araba
- Cissampelos owariensis – Ewe jokoje
- Chromolaena odorata – Siam weed – Akintola, Awolowo
- Tetracarpidium conophorum – Nigerian walnut – Awusa, Asala
- Vernonia colorata – Ironweed – Eriro-Ijebu
- Xylopia aethiopica – Eeru, Erunje
- Tridax procumbens – Igbalode, Muwagun
- Waltheria indica – Ewe-epo
- Vitex doniana – Oori-nla
- Uvaria chamae – finger root or bush banana – Eruju
- Viscum album – mistletoe- Afomo in yoruba
- Uvaria afzelii – Gbongbose, Anikan wogba-arun
- Urena lobata – Ilasa-agborin, Ilasa-omode
- Uraria picta – Alupayida
- Voacanga africana – Ako-dodo
- Argemone mexicana – Mexican poppy, Mexican prickly poppy, Flowering thistle, cardo or cardosanto – Egun arugbo, Ekan-ekun
- Artocarpus altilis – Berefurutu
- Boerhaavia diffusa – punarnava – Etiponla, Olowojeja
- Borreria verticillata – Irawo ile
- Carpolobia lutea – Osunsun
- Citrullus colocynthis – colocynth, bitter apple, bitter cucumber, desert gourd, egusi, or vine of Sodom – Egusi-baara
- Citrus aurantium – Bitter orange, Seville orange, sour orange, bigarade orange, or marmalade orange – Osan
- Aspilia africana – Yunyun
- Nicotiana tabacum – Ewe taba
Source: An Ethnobotanical Survey of Herbal Markets and Medicinal Plants in Lagos State of Nigeria (PDF) of yoruba names for herbs and plants.
Bibliography:
- Maclean, Una. Magical Medicine: A Nigerian Case Study. London: Penguin Books, 1977.
Some other plants:
- Transvaal alchornea – yoruba: ijandu, ijandudu, gbaluwo, ijan pupa, sewo sese pepe, ijan, ijan funfun, pepe
- Christmas bush – yoruba: isin, ipa, epa, esin, asiyin, esin abata
- Yellow siris, yellow bean – yoruba: ayinreta, ayinre popo, ayunre, akudinrin, alota
- Lebbeck tree, siris tree, white siris tree, bastard lebbeck, tall albizia, white siris – Yoruba: ayinreta; Edo: ekpaghudo; Igbo: nyie avu
- Flat Crown – yoruba: ayinre, ayinre isingede, ayinre ogo
- Black currant tree – yoruba: aduigbo, asofeyeje, olowuko, yanya holo
- Tassel berry – yoruba: aponlojusese, aroro
White mahogany – yoruba: ifa okete - Kola nut – yoruba: obi-abata, ogungun
Zulu coshwood, vanquisher – yoruba: atewu-edun, orodo, ofun, fomu, obi-edun - Job’s tears, gromwell-read, pearl barley – yoruba: obi, obi ifin, obi pupa, obi abata
- African mahogany, counterwood – Yoruba : apa, ako apa, apa igbo
- Pond apple – afe
- Soursop, prickly custard apple : eko oyibo, eko omode
- Wild custard apple, custard apple – abo, arere, afon
- Silk tree albizia, mimosa, mimosa tree, silk tree, silk sirirs, Persian acacia, pik siris tree – ayinre, ayinreye
- Pattern wood, alstonia – atikekereheyin, dagunro kekere
- Scrub ironbark, grey birch – ira odan, ira, iralodan
- Coastal goldenleaf, coast goldleaf – asaragba, asa gidi, aarasa, ira, fonu fonu
- Blighia konig sapindaceae, akee apple – isin odo, isin jise, isin oka, isin odan
- Triangle tops, Phialodiscus unijugatus, P. plurijugaturs, P. zambesiacus – isin ako, ako isin, odofin ile, akoisin
- Star apple – osan agbalumo, osan olomo wewe, onidosan, agbalumo olomo
- Satin leaf, Damson plum – osan edun, osan palambi, osanko
- Upas tree, antiaris – oriro, oro, oro efun, abori kefun, awase, oriro omo oluugbo
- Alligator weed – sawewe
- Sessile joyweed, sessile floweres globe amaranth – ewaowo, awo crede, moni roderode, sajeje
Source – CRC World Dictionary of Plants Names – Umberto Quattrocchi
- leaves of Senecio biafrae – worowo in Yoruba
- fermented seeds of Parkia biglobosa, African locust beans in English, Igba/Iyere in Yoruba
- leaves of Talinum triangulare (water leaf) or Basella alba, Indian spinach in English, Amunututu in Yoruba
- West African black pepper/Ashanti pepper (Piper guineense, Uziza in Igbo and Ata iyere in Yoruba
- Phyllanthus amarus – ehin olobe or eyin olobe in Yoruba
- Celosia argentea – soko (yoruba)
- Launaea taraxacifolia – African lettuce, wild lettuce – efo yanrin.
- Xanthosoa poeppigii – ewe koko
- Citrus aurantiifolia – osanwene
- Anacardium occidentale – kasu
- Vernonia amygdalina Delile – ewuroaja
- Bridelia ferruginea benth – ira
- Physic nut, termite plant, Barbados nut, fig nut – eto-mkpo
- Monodora myristica – abo lakoshe, arigho, eyinaghose
- Lawsonia inermis – henna, cypress shrub, egyptian privet, alkanna – laali in yoruba, uhie inine in Igbo.
- Hybanthus Enneasprmus – abiwere in yoruba Usolala-ocha in Igbo.
- Asparagus africanus – aluki, kadankobe
- Syzygium aromaticum – Clove – konofuru
- Holarrhena Floribunda – Holarrhenna – Ako-ire, are-ibeji, areno, isai
- Alstonia Boonei – awun
- Shea butter tree – emi, emi-egidi
- Guava – guafa
- Solanum incanum L. – Bitter apple – ikan
- Brimstone tree – oruwo, owuru
- Garlic – Allium sativum – ayu
Plant names from Yoruba
- Morinda lucida – Oruwo
- Enantia chlorantha – Awopa
- Alstonia boonei – Ahun
- Gossypium barbadense – cotton seed – Owu
- Alstonia boonei – Stool wood – Ahun
- Cymbopogon citratus – lemon grass – Ewe tea, Oko oba
- Carica papaya – pawpaw – Ibepe
- persea americana – avocado pear – Pia
- Hymenostegia – ikun
- Emilia coccineus – Scarlet tassel flower – odundun-odo
- Peperomia pellucida – Silver bush – Renren
- Elaeis guineesis – Red oil palm – Ekuro
- Vitex grandifolia – Stool wood – Oori
- Bryophyllum pinnatum – Life plant – Abamoda
- Cajanus cajan – Pigeon Pea – Otiili
- Vernonia amygdalina – Bitter leaf – Ewuro
- Nicotiana tabacum – Virginia tobacco – Ewe taba
- Allium ascalonicum – Onion – alubosa gambari, alubosa keta, elubasa
- Garcinia kola – Bitter kola – Orogbo
- Citrus aurantifolia – Lime – Osan wewe
- Citrus paradise – Grape – Osan nla
- Amaranthus spinosa – spiny amaranth – Tete elegun
- Amaranthus viridis – slender amaranth – tete- abalaye
- Bryophyllum pinnatum – mother of millions – Odundun Abamoda
- Calotropis procera – milkweed – Bomubomu
- Heliotropium indicum – scorpion weed – Ogbe ori akuko, Agogo igun
- Kalanchoe crenata – Eti eleti
- Manihot esculenta – cassava, tapioca, manioc, yucca – Gbaguda, Ege
- Momordica charantia – bitter melon, bitter gourd, balsam pear – Ejinrin were
- Ananas comosus – Pineapple – Ope-oyinbo
- Ocimum basilicum – Basil – Efinrin wewe, ofen, eferi, efinrin aruntantan, efinrin ata, efinrin marugbosanyan, efinrin aja
- Ricinus communis – Castor oil plant – lava pupa, Laa funfun
- Bambusa vulgaris – bamboo – oparun
- Anacardium occidentale – cashew nut tree – Kausu
- Cucuma doonestica valeton cucuma longe – turmeric – atale, atale pupa
- Verbena – Verbena officinalisVerbena – Ewe Orukan, Yemaya.
- Parsley – Petroselinum crispum – Isako, Oshun
- Sage -Salvia officinalis – Kiriwi, Babaluaye, Obatala.
- Purslane, Pigweed, Little Hogweed – Portulaca oleracea – Gbure.
- Spinach – Spinacia oleracea – Obedo, Ewe tutu, Ede.
- Anise – Pimpinella anisum – Eweise, Ochiosi, Azowano.
Medicine plants with yoruba Names
- Sweet potato – oduku, anamo, edumsi, kukundunkun
- Colocasia esculenta – taro, dasheen – ikoko, kok, isu koko, koko, koko funfun
- Canna indica – edible canna – ido, okun
- Cyper esculentus – chufa, rushnut, earth almond – ofio, ofio omu, imumu ofio omu, erunsha
- Dioscorea alata – water yam, common yam – ewura duduku, kiamfa, arunfanfan, atti, egbodo
- Dioscorea bulbifera – potato yam, aerial yam – emina, guite sinde, guite sode, aparia isu, emina esi,
- Dioscorea cayenensis – yellow yam, negro yam – pansaga, agandan, aginipa, apepe, igangan
- Dioscorea dumetorum – Bitter yam – itakun isu
- Dioscorea esculenta – lesser yam – isu alubosa
- Musa paradisiaca – plantain – (banana fruit) ogede agbagba
- Zea mays – sweet corn – agbado
- Centella asiatica – asiatic pennywort, wild violet – ewe karo
- Crassocephalum crepidioides – hawksbeard velvetplant – ebolo, efodu, egusi
- Opuntia ficus-indica – prickly-pear, Indian fig – oro agogo
- Cucurbita pepo – summer squash, courgette, zucchini, marrow, pumpkin – elegbe, elegede, apala
- Lagenaria siceraria – bottle gourd,calabash gourd, white flowered gourd, white pumpkin – igba
- Luffa aegyptiaca – smooth loofah, discloth gourd, sponge gourd, vegetable sponde – run, erun kaankan
- Telfairia occidentalis – fluted gourd – egusi, iroko
- Trrichosanthes cucumerina – snake gourd – tomato elejo
- Arachis hypogaea – peanut, grouns nut, pea nut, chinese almond – egpa, epa gidi, ogodsia
- Cajanus cajan – pigeon pea, cajan pea, Conge pea, yellow dhal, cajan pea – otili, otimi
- Canavalia ensiformis – jack bean, horse bean – papanla, popondo, poponla
- Lablab purpureus – hyacinth bean, lubia bean, Indian bean – awuje
- Mucuna prurins – velvet bean, buffalo bean – werekpe, esin, esinfunfun, esise, ewe ina, here, wepe, werepe, yerepe
- Solanum melongena, eggplant – Igba aja
- Ewe omisimisin is cat eyes leave
Visit this 2 articles for some more yoruba plant names
Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants – Yoruba Names
World Dictionary of Grasses – Yoruba Grass Name
Just want to thank you for this wonderful information about Yoruba medicine and Some herbs in yoruba language. this is rich, kindly keep it up
I also thank for your positive feedback! Thanks a lot for reading :)
Nnchanwu is igbo as well as dongoyaro ,I commend ur effort just thought u should know that yoruba borrowed some words from other tribe but its not part of our native language. Thank you for the intrest in my tribe
I thank you. I think there should be much more available because so many people are searching for this information. Somebody who knows all these should make a website only about yoruba medicine, it would be a success.
Hello Jorjette C, your answers are highly invaluable. I noticed however that twice the name of Bay leaf in Yoruba was asked but you dud not respond. Please how is Bay leaf called in Yoruba? Thanks for a good work thus far.
They are highly invaluable? Thank you….
I did not respond because I do not know the name… Did you think about that?
what is kanafuru call in English please
Cloves
Hello can you tell me what is the american name for ajeobale?
You refer to the plant known as Croton Zambesicus or to Phyllanthus?
Pls, what is the yoruba for agrimony and slippery elm
Your rich, enlightened and wonderful information on Yoruba herbs is highly applauded. Copious thanks and more power to your elbow.
Pls, what is the yoruba name for lico rice root
i totally dig these information ! (lol). they are cool. But, i need help!
Please, what is the native name for tea tree in Yoruba?
Thanking you ii anticipation!
Egbo omisinmisin
Gbongbo òmísínminsìn
Licorice root in Yoruba Is egbo ominsiminsi or egbo iwerenjeje
Thank you very much for your contribution!
Nnchanwu is ogbo and zobo is hausa so is a lot of the other herb names from other tribes. Gathering all the plant local names you know and calling them yoruba is just lazy on your part.
*Igbo
Thanks for all this wonderful information, more greater achievement. Pls I still don’t know what licorice is in yoruba language. I will sincerely appreciate your reply thank you.
Yoruba name for periwinkle flower please
C’mon Shani, if you know so much where is your contribution. You should encourage folks to do better not just criticize without a reasonable contribution.
Thank you Ms. Jorgette C. for this good work!
Please what the name of dandelion leaf in yoruba of any Nigeria communicative language that will help in getting it from market pls Urgently needed for anyone who can help
Hi Samuel!
The yoruba name of the dandelion leaf can be ìrù eku!
dandelion is called Efo EBOLO. Yiou can get to buy in any village market
Dandelion is called Yanrin in Yoruba not ebolo
Pls I urgently need the name to dandelion leaves in yoruba language or any Nigeria term of getting it in market
dandelion is efo yanrin
Dandelion in yoruba is efo yanrin(tone sound is m r: yan rin) or efo awon agba or ewe isenbaye. You can get it in some rural places in Ibadan if you reside there.
Thank you very much for your help. I hope that you’ll stay around and help in the future, also!
Good day, Ebunoluwa pls efo yanrin is wild lettuce not dandelion. Dandelion is foreign we dont have it in Nigeria but the closest we have is wild lettuce. There had been lots of misconception on it. Thanks
Thanks for also contributing to this mistake.In Ghana too they make the same mistakes.likewise HYSSOP and PURSLANE.In most African countries they used purslane as Hyssop.
Please what do yoruba called comfrey(knite-bone)Or what it called in any nigeria language.I can even pay for it.
THANK YOU for this rich and important resources.
hello, please what is parsley in yoruba and where can i buy them ,thanks
pls wot is yoruba name for sage weeds and golden seal leave thank you
Pls what is the name of barely , black seed in yoruba thanks
this is much coming from a non-yoruba. God bless u. most of the plants are non-native to nigeria, so they may not have yoruba names. the plants are majorly tropical and non-tropicals. so do more of researching. God bless ur effort and be well.
pls what is the english name for ‘luru?’
Luru or Ewe luru is the common Moringa Leaf
Thank you for this precious information!
Please I need te English name for baka and epa-ikun thank you
Pls what is the yoruba name for almond oil, pls is very important
Pls what is the Yoruba name for astragalus leaf? Thanks as I awaits your reply soon.
Highly appreciated
Thanks for the information. We still need more. Yoruba name for back of Astonia boonie. thanks
Ahun
God bless u dear
Hello friends of the Earth, i appriciate you recognise our native and traditional way of healing as Africans and more importantly as Yorubas, if any body need help and advise about healing on our African herbs, root, stem e.t.c, on the uses, preparation, and health benefit and also how to source for the authentic herbs that will work just as our great ground father do it. i will teach you how on any kind of treatment and for free of charge. you can just email me and leave your telephone number and message and your name please, and i will get back to you within 24hrs Email:lifeessentialsinc@gmail.com
Thank you very much for your help! I hope that people will contact you!
pls I need vitex serious and some oda details.08026822539.ur assistance is very necessary. tank u.
Hi Julius! Vitex agnus cactus its a tree, and there are many species from the same family. Yoruba name for vitex agnus is oori eta. Some other names found in Yoruba tribes for this tree, are:
– oori nla
– ori odan
– ori
I hope this information help you!
i want the yoruba name for muira pauma- my email is aadesanya@unilag.edu.ng and phone is 08081967020
I need more assistance
Greetings … please …
I would like to know the scientific name of the plant “ure” (popular name) connected with the god Ogun. Thank You.
Hello! Please try to contact Haoulat Ajihun (previous comment) maybe he knows!
please what is the yoruba name for acacia plant
Plz What is the English name for “Ewe Ato” (yoruba name). Thank you.
Hello! I think I found the answer for you, it’s not the English name, but the Latin, for sure it will help you. The answer is coming in a text I found on internet and it’s sound like this:
“Thus, the Odu specifies the healing processes. The case was treated as an emergency case by applying herbal remedies such as ointment prepared with palm tree. Massage and dietary prescription were applied. Later ewe ato (Chasmonthera Dependens) was added with ewe abirikoto (Crotalaria Lachophora), ewe odu (Solanum Americanum), the cobra’s fat and an egg to completely remove the scars on the burnt body.”
Have a wonderful day!
In this text (book) i also found some yoruba names:
Ewe odundun (Kalanchoe Crenata)
Igbagba – Leptoderia brachyptera
Ooyo – Corchorus aestuans
Ekuku – pennisetum hordeoides
Please what are the yoruba names of Golden seal, phyllantus, echinacea, uchea plant, thanks.
Please, what is the Yoruba name for Black seed & Licorice root?
Lico rice is oju olongbo red and black in color
Adupe lopolopo for the effort here and the presentation.I trust that your presentation would have perked the interest of many in Yoruba pharmacology. Oloye Orawale Oranfe
please, can anyone help me with the Yoruba name for tamarind as in the real tamarind, and not the black velvet tamarind which is awin in Yoruba…
Hello, Adeleye. Sorry for waiting so long, but the yoruba name for tamarind – Tamarindus indica – is ajagbon.
what is arrowroot called in yoruba language
Pls, what is the Yoruba name for green tea?
What is the yoruba name for fenugreek seed or leave
weldone for the gud work.pls I need d Yoruba name for vitex agnus.
please what is the english name and botanical name for “ewe ato”
Hello, Ruby! Ewe ato is Chasmanthera Dependens, it’s a shrub.
I rely like this site but what am looking for I have not find it and if u can reply me your answer I ‘ll be very happy, wat is Yoruba for ceylon
I mean yoruba for Ceylon trees
You mean Ceylon Tree Nymph (Idea Iasonia)?
I have learned so much from this site pls am a natural skin care expert and iIneed yoruba name for for licorice extract, thank sooooo very much
Please what is the Yoruba name for licorice powder? A response will highly b appreciated
Pls what is licorice powder in Yoruba?
Kindly help with the name of Apricots in Yoruba. Thanks.
Pls kindly help with dis plant in Yoruba language, I want to get dem. Liquorice, Olive leaf extract, Phyllanthus amaru and Reishi Mushrooms
what is the common name for Acacia nilotica
Hi, Adeola. The common names for Acacia nilotica are: gum arabic tree, Babul/Kikar, Egyptian thorn, Sant tree, Al-sant or prickly acacia.
whats the English name for ewe ojiji
The Latin name for ewe ojiji is Dalbergia lactea, the English name is Dalbergia.
What is Isin (it has a shell) in english called?
Hello :) . Isin from yoruba language is the English akee apple.
What is Afromomum danielli (also called olima in igbo) called in yoruba language
Hello, Yemisi. The yoruba name for Aframomum danielli is Atare oboro. Have a nice life!!
Please can you tell me what is (isu ogiri isako) I will be very greatfull
Is Agba herb seed available in Nigeria ??
What is the Yoruba name for mustard seed powder
what is the yoruba name for licorice root?
The yoruba name for licorice is ewe omisinmisin. I hope it’s helpful!
Please whats the name of Ewe Efinrin in English language
Hello, Ibrahim. It seems that Ewe Efinrin, in latin Achyranthes aspera (Amaranthaceae) is known as chaff-flower, prickly chaff flower, devil’s horsewhip or Apamarga.
Sir, We appreciate your work.
Please what is yoruba name for acacia tree
Hello, Joshua. All I know is this:
Acacia ataxacantha – Ihun, Ewon adele
Acacia nilotica – Baani, Booni
Thank you so much Sir, please what is the English name of ewe gbegiri and ewe emi yemi?
ewe emi gbegiri, English name Dry cedar. Botanical name Pseudocedrela kotschyi
Plz what is the yoruba name for parsley leaf
Hello, Owen. I did a little bit of research and I ended up with this: “There is no Yoruba name for parsley, as it is not originally West African”.
Thank you for the great work you are doing. Please what is the yoruba name for the following herbs: Wild Yam Root, Dong Quai Root, Milk Thistle Seed, Maca Root, Black Cohosh Root. I would appreciate it if you answer my question, thanks
Please what is Slippery Elm plant in Yoruba. Thanks
Pls, kindly help with d name of parsley in yoruba Tanx n God bless
Your Message* J! You’re a live saver, your information. worth diamond, I just want to hug from a mile. thank you so much. just for d smile, are u sure you not a babalawo? Lolzzzz. love you.
Thank you, Lola, I try my best!! :* Hugs from me, also!
the name for periwinkle leaves in yoruba
Please how does one treat someone that is afflicted by eta in Yoruba parlance? Thanks
what is the name for Lavender flower and how can I get it
Hello, Afi. Lavander in yoruba is oruko ewko kan.
please what is the name of Lavender oil in Yoruba
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pls what is yoruba name for maca
Hello, Okiki. I don’t know if it’s useful, but all I found is this: “Maca is botanically called Lepidium meyenii belongs to the family Cruciferae. It is also commonly called Peruvian ginseng, maka, mace, maca-maca, maino, ayak chichira, ayuk willku, pepper weed. “
Maca root is called Baaka in Yoruba. it is very good for infections and gynaecological related issues.
What is Basil called in Yoruba? Also is there a Yoruba name for Celery and Kidney Beans?
Hello. The basil (Ocimum basilicum) is called in yoruba language efinrin also efinrin wewe, aruntantan. The kidney beans or Phaseolus vulgaris is known in yoruba language as awuje. As for the celery, I don’t know, yet :)
Very interesting and educative,thanks a lot.
I also thank you for your interest and for the feedback!
Pls,what is english name for ewe tude thanks
Seriously helpful. Just what I have been looking for!
Thank U so vry much 4 ur efforts in assisting to heal pple naturally.More power to ur elbow.
what is ewe ejirin botanical name
As I found, ewe ejirin is Ground Cucurbitaceae.
What is d English name for ewe aboo
What is the Yoruba name for Terminalia macroptera? It’s Hausa name is kwandari.
It seems that Terminalia macroptera is called idi in yoruba language.
What is the name of ewe ara in English.
What is the English name of ewe ara.
Pls what is almond call in yoruba
WHAT IS YORUBA NAME FOR ALFAIFA PLANT
Pls what is Yoruba name for Embelia fine, known as false black pepper?
what is yoruba name for sage weed leave
Hello, Tunde. The yoruba name for sage – salvia officinalis is Kiriwi.
Hello Admin, What is the name of this following herbs
Bayberry
Cinnamon
Lavender
Rosemary
what is the name of this herb in Yoruba??
Please what is cummin in yoruba language and where can it be found
what is yoruba name for parsley?
Good job. Kindly help me out with the botanical as well as English name for “orupa” (not oruwo)
Hello, Jil. Orupa in yoruba language is the plant known as Hymenocardia acida. This is the latin name, I don’t know the English one. This plant it’s good for eyes problems and stomachache.
Hi everyone. Does anyone know where I can find “ipe-ele”, and what the english or spanish name might be? Thanks in advance!
I beg u in the name of God,I need yoruba names of the following:
Cactus
Bayberry
Cinnamon
Lavender
Rosemary
Blue berry
Chamomile
Celery
Cherry
Clove
Marigold
Cumin
Cypres
Daisy
Hello, dear Jide. Lavander in yoruba is oruko ewko kan. Calendula officinalis – pot marigold is Ododo-Maria in yoruba. Syzygium aromaticum or Clove is konofuru. Lawsonia inermis – henna, cypress shrub, egyptian privet, alkanna is laali in yoruba. Cherry in yoruba is Agbalumo.
What is the name for houseleek in yoruba?
What is the yoruba name for houseleek?
please what is cummin in yoruba language and where can it be found?
pls I need Yoruba name for (1)Fenugreek (2)Fennel seeds (3) Blessed thistle (4) Saw palmetto (5) Vodka .pls I need it urgently thanks
What is the English name for Bara? Thank you.
Pls i need yoruba name of dandelion
As one of our visitor says, dandelion in yoruba is efo yanrin(tone sound is m r: yan rin) or efo awon agba or ewe isenbaye.
Very informative. God bless u. Pls what is d Yoruba name for cinnamon,sandalwood,(not camwood) &mint leaf? Thanks in advance
Please, how someone can treat this staphylococcus bacteria in the body. I will be very grateful if you can get back to me because have used many herbs and Drugs. there is still no remedy. Then do you know yoruba name for HOUSELEEK LEAVES?
Thanks so much for the information. Please what is the Yoruba name for witch hazel.
Have you gotten any clue on this?
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pls i need a Yoruba name for ginger nd perpermit oil….. pls it urjent
Hello. Ginger or Zingiber officinale is Jinja, Atale in yoruba. Peppermint – I don’t know.
Peppermint is Mintii.
What is fennel seeds called in yoruba,pls it is very urgent
What is the name for asparagus in any nigerian language (Igbo or yoruba)
Asparagus is aluuki in yoruba
Pls… What is the yoruba name for Griffonia?
I found out that the Nigerian name for Griffonia is Alukoko, Tapara, arin, olobahun.
Love your site. So educative. Well done. Please what is the yoruba name of these plants. Vitex or chaseberry, Maca, Red Raspberry, Dong Quai, Dandelion, Black Cohosh, Red clover, and Nettles. I will really appreciate if you can help with these. Thanks.
Hello Ms /Mrs J, this write up is much appreciated. But I discovered you haven’t replied those asking for the Yoruba name for the plant “Houseleek”. You ll be amazed at how many people are waiting for your reply on that. Pls kindly help us out on the Yoruba name for that cos we really need it. Thanks you.
Thanks so much for this page. Please what is Tulsi leaves in Yoruba. Thanks
Hello, Keji! The Yoruba name for Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) is Effirin nla.
Please what is Yoruba name of Damian’s also known as Tuneral Diffusal? I will be glad if you reply…. Thanks in advance
thanks for this information. pls what is d yoruba name for milk thestle
Please, what’s the Yoruba name for licorice leaves. Thank you
The yoruba name for licorice is ewe omisinmisin.
Pls in yoruba omisinmisin is of two type, Omisinmisin gogoro and Omisinmisin itakun ; pls which one is Licorise out of the two
Licorise (Licorice) has the latin name “Glycyrrhiza glabra” and in Yoruba is called “likorisi ni”
What are the use of jahtropha ewelapalapa leave and the seeds, can the leaves be eating as vegetables.
thank you for these information. pls what is the Yoruba name for Goldenseal root. than u.
I’m not sure, but Goldenseal it might be ewe padimo in yoruba.
Love ds site,one would feel he or she is d only one out there until one sees ds kind of place. Kudos
Please what is name of Bay leave
What is d name of fenugreek seed in yoruba and it work
what is the yoruba and local name of origanum vulgare
This site is very very educative and helpful, The author had really help solved some of problems in herbal pharmacology by providing names both local and international. May G-d Almighty grant you more blessing.Amen
please help me with this herbs name in yoruba or igbo any one:
alfalfa
astragalus
bilberry
black cohosh
black walnut hull
bugleweed
burdock
butcher’s broom
cascara sagrada
Please what is the Yoruba for Bugleweed?
Pls I need the botanical names of these plants; Oloje funfun, Eru aja, Awe, Idi Apata/Apata, Opa aro. Thank you very much.
What’s the local name for celery please
Celery is a vegetable that is not originary from Africa. You can find it now in markets there and what can I say its that yoruba people call it Celerimikunola igbo people call it Celerynkechi and hausa people call it Celeryharam.
Pls what is the Yoruba names for these so I can get them easily .golden seal root, dong quai, hawthorn, wild yam
Yoruba name for bitter melon please.
Hello, Raji. Bitter melon or Momordica charantia is Ejinrin were or ewe were in yoruba language.
What is medicinal values of bitter melon to human existence?
Bitter melon is used for stomach and intestinal disorders including gastrointestinal upset, ulcers, colitis, constipation, and intestinal worms. Also it is used for diabetes, kidney stones, fever, psoriasis and liver disease. It is considered a supportive treatment for people with HIV/AIDS. It also lowers the cholesterol levels. Increases immunity, it’s a natural source of K vitamin, it helps in pancreatic cancer. There are also some other benefits…
Bitter melon is used for deep skin infections and wounds. It is used as a vegetable in India and other Asian countries and as an ingredient in some kinds of curries.
What’s Yoruba name for bay leaf?
Well done…… Pls what is sage in yoruba
Thanks! The yoruba name for sage – salvia officinalis is Kiriwi.
This page is very very nice. my name is kolawole, please I want to know the English name for Ebolo vegetable. thanks very much.
Hello, Kolawole and welcome here. The English name for Ebolo vegetable is Yoruban bologi. The botanically name is Crassocephalum rubens.
Have a nice life!
Your efforts is highly commended, kudos. Please what is the native or Yoruba name of dandelion and soursop
Hi Oluyemi, on behalf of the author, the Yoruba name for dandelion is efo yanrin.
ahh! I have never seen a thing like this before, I hardly pass a comment in a site, but if I don’t in this one, then I am a terrible sinner. I really appreciate you a lot. You answer the questions I have been asking for years. This is wonderful. Please where are you from, 2. are you getting this things by inspirations? . are you truly white lady? I am sorry for the question, but this is really amazing. Thank you very Much and God bless you real good.
pls what is the Botanical and yoruba name for Fenugreek
and the yoruba name for mistletoe
thanks
Hello, Sesan and thank you for the interest. Fenugreek i do not know, but mistletoe is Afomo.
Thanks so much
pls what is slippery elm in yoruba
what is Cinnamon known as in Yoruba
Cinnamon is known as igi didun or agbayunkun
Pls what is the local name for Oregano leaf/plant
please what is the Yoruba meaning of “kidney stone”
I’m sorry, but I don’t understand your question. Yoruba meaning of kidney stone?
Please is there any cure herpes? I need information abt this. You can reach me on 08039282544. Pls it’s so urgent.
I think that are some natural ways to cure herpes. The herpes is the result of a body infection, so you have to treat the infection. To treat the inside infection you can try to use garlic. It also depends on which area is affected. You you have an oral herpes, then use a honey and propolis mixture.
For genital herpes I recommend baking soda. Prepare a chamomile and marigold tea and when it has the right temperature, add a spoon of baking soda. And make vaginal douches.
thanks for dis information pls what is english name for pako ata
Hello, Wura. I think that pako ata is the Fagara zanthoxyloides, known in English as fagara.
Thanks for your wonderful work, What is kiwi and mints leaves in Yoruba
As I know, mint leaves are Mintii.I also found that kiwi is ẹyẹ odò, but I’m not completely sure.
what are the Yoruba name for
Amarus and wild let’s
phyllantus
golden seal
Hi!
Kindly confirm the Yoruba name for Sandalwood Powder. Thank you
i need the name of in yoruba/hausa/igbo.
white sage plant
Sage plant -Salvia officinalis – Kiriwi, Babaluaye, Obatala.
please what us the english name for ewe rerin komi
WELDONE JORJETTE C, what agreat job you are doing.
Pls what is the natural ways/herbs for treating glaucoma and pterygium?
thanks!
Alex
Moreso, what is the food diet and natural ways/herbs to go when you notice you are going pot-belly?
thanks!
Alex
pls what is the English name of this(JEBO and AIDAN)
Pls what is d Yoruba name for cylon cinnamon I seriously need it. Thanks
pls what is :slippery elm in yoruba and yoruba and English name for Oregano
Jorjette, thanks for teaching us what we supposed to have known. But its considered a taboo here and can be easily labeled a ‘babalawo’ just because you want to maintain good health. Pls keep it up, its so educative. You may pls give the Yoruba name(s) of the following life saving plants :
a.Sanguinarine (blood root)
b. Chaga (a mushroom)
c. Datura leaf
d. Saffron (a spice)
So grateful for the wonderful opportunity
pls what is :slippery elm in yoruba and yoruba and English name for Oregano plant
Hi please can you tell me in Yoruba the name for houseleek leaves. tanx for other information
hello my noble author may GOD continue to bless u and ur family. please what is yoruba name of MACA(lepidium meyenii) thats the scientific name……pls help out.
Hello, Olayinka. I don’t know if it’s useful, but all I found is this: “Maca is botanically called Lepidium meyenii belongs to the family Cruciferae. It is also commonly called Peruvian ginseng, maka, mace, maca-maca, maino, ayak chichira, ayuk willku, pepper weed.”
Please what is the scientific name of igi nla and ewe rebate. Thank you.
Hello, Mary. Because I consider it is nice to read all the story I found out about Igni nla tree, I will quote here an answer offered by Joyce Lowe:
“I refer to the Research Note by O.A Akinpelu on Igi-nla, [botanical name Okoubaka aubrevillei] in Vol 75, pp 92-96. In the Flora of West Tropical Africa, ed, 2 (Keay, 1958) and Trees of Nigeria (Keay, 1989), it was placed in the family Octoknemataceae, but was later moved to the family Santalaceae (see Burkill, The Useful Plants of West Tropical Africa, ed, 2, Vol. 5, 2000). The generic name, Okoubaka, comes from oku baka, the name in Anyi (an Ivory Coast language) meaning “death tree”. The species was first described, in French, in 1937, but only given a valid Latin description in 1946. Burkill lists other names for Sierra Leone, Liberia and Ghana, and for Nigeria he gives igi-nla (Yoruba) and akoelisi, akuobisi and okoubisi (all Edo). However, I think that okoubisi is probably a misprint for okuobisi since the source for this name is given as Hardie (see below). The tree is also found in Cameroon, with another variety in Congo.
The tree is said to prevent any undergrowth forming beneath it – although some species are immune to the effect. Burkill writes, “A tree with such remarkable properties is free from danger of felling; no one would dare to cut it, nor even touch it… It is considered so malign that the Liberian Government at one time forbad possession or sale of the bark… Medicine-men devised means to propitiate the spirit of the tree with suitable gifts to enable them to remove bark without risk of fateful penalty… A pieces of bark placed in a house is held to drive out spirits and robbers… and in this modern age… a pieces of bark carried on one’s person is protection against car accident.”
The Nigeria Field published an article on the tree in 1963 (“Okoubaka- a rare juju tree,” vol,28, pp. 70-72) by A.D.K. Hardie, a Forest Officer at Sapoba Forest Reserve. He gives the Bini [Edo] name as okuobisi, meaning “a big tree,” and writes, “it is reputed to kill all neighboring trees except Myrianthus arboreus and Musanga cecropioides… which are called respectively the wife and servant of okuobisi.” He observed one Okoubaka (60 feet high) which had no tree within 80 feet of it, except for Myrianthus, Musanga and one woody Vernonia. He goes on “According to Bini informants, the bark is commonly used in making charms to drive evil from a house and to inflict a curse upon an enemy, the bark may be removed by day or at night – never at sunrise or sunset when the tree ‘spits poison’ but first it is necessary to propitiate the spirit of the tree by offering gifts: usually portions of kola nut, white yam, coco-yam and plantain, two cowrie shells, a pieces of white drill cloth and a quantity of chalk.”
Hardie was informed by the nursery headman (Joseph Iruwa) at Sapoba that J.D Kennedy knew of okuobisi and was well aware of it reputation. In 1930, Kennedy obtained seed of the tree which he sowed in the nursery. When the plants were 12 – 18 inches tall, adjacent seedlings began to die, and the okuobisi were discarded. Kennedy also sowed some in the nearby forest, which Hardie suggests are the trees he observed in the 1960s.”
My Last Line:
Talk of the ultimate mystery? Well, I was at a scientific meeting at one of the parastatals of the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Abuja with an Italian and some others in March 2006. We were discussing the Baobab tree and its very rich resources. The Italian and his Nigerian partner asserted as a matter of fact that none of the still or video pictures they took of a Baobab tree in a village somewhere in Nasarawa State could be printed or played back when they returned to base. They thought it was a cameraman’s error and returned to Nasarawa State to take more pictures but the villagers hinted that the earlier fate would befall the new set of pictures unless sacrifices were made to the tree! They immediately gave them money for sacrifice and were able to get good still and video pictures.”
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What is the scientific name of ewe tebaje.
Pls what is the English or botanical name for Epo aganho or agano tree back
What is the yoruba name for mashmallow seed
Plz what is cinnamon in Yoruba?
Please what is cinnamon call in Yoruba?
Pls what is yoruba name for mastic tree?
You are to thanked and appreciated for your research, work and willingness to share for the benefit of all. Continued blessings and encouragement.
Thank you!! Many time is difficult because I find nothing. I wish I could have an answer for each, but I can’t! I try my best! :)
Please what’s marshmallow root in yoruba or igbo ?
Tenks for d good work dear jorjette c…more grace to ur elbow.. pls wat is the Yoruba name for saw palmetto and wild yam leave?
What is best herbs treatment for epilepsy, .my daughter of 15yrs just started it 7yrs ago. Then What is your name for this passion flower, chamomile and Daniellia oliveria
How can annovulation (absence of ovulation ) be treated naturally?
Hello, my dear bee. If you want to treat annovulation, you should consider to eat a nourishing diet, rich in fresh fruits and vegetables,
to exercise regularly, to reduce the stress.
You should also consider using fertility herbs: Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris), Vitex also known as Chaste Tree Berry (Vitex agnus-castus), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Maca (Lepidium meyenii).
What is the Yoruba name for Tribulus terrestris
Well done, I need to know the yoruba meaning of saffron
God bless the researchers,good work
@JC, i dont even know what to say to you. So i will just keep quiet. I think thats the best compliment i can offer.
vernacular or Akan name for licorice herb
Your Message
Please i want to know the Yoruba name for Muira Puama
Thanks
What is the yoruba name for indian turmeric or goldenseal leaf and wild letus…and pls what bot d yoruba names for chasteberry or vitex agnus and maca
Good work on here. Pls kindly tell me the yoruba or igbo name for ipomoea jalapa
What is d yoruba name 4 cinnamon?
Your Message*God bless u sir, pls what are d yoruba names of these herbs :chasteberry, wild yam root, Tribulus, Yarrow, Dang quail root, Black cohosh root. Thank u sir.
Please inform need the meaning of these words in yoruba and hausa;
Cinnamon powder, and sesame seed.
Please is there any home ready for pimples for a lady that is close to her thirties…
Thanks for all your updates, am really pleased.
Hello, Emanuel.
Home remedies for pimples – there is a lot to write. It is about the lifestyle, it’s not about only the skin. It is important to drink at least 2 litres of water a day, to eat mostly fresh fruits and vegetables.
A remedy for skin – chamomile tea, baking soda (bicarbonate de soude). First prepare the tea and make a steam bath for the face with this tea. After use the baking soda for cleaning the face, as a scrub. Remove the baking soda and use a gently mask made of fresh fruits puree. After removing this mask, she can use an oil or nothing.
She can do this once or twice a week. You can read more about pimples remedies here.
Please yoruba name for sandalwood
How can one treat premature. Ejaculation
First of all, premature ejaculation is a psychological problem and you should start from this point. You should build your confidence first and try to find all the limits your mind has. You should see also a good therapist who can help you find yourself. Or maybe you can try some personal development/spiritual seminars.
Secondly, you should have a balanced diet, a balanced lifestyle. You should exercise, drink water, eat healthy (many fresh fruits and veggies). You should especially exercise your coccygeus muscle
what is the Yoruba name of milk thistle
What is the yoruba name for fenugreek seed
anantmool in yoruba
Hi JC,
Thanks a lot for this post.
Can you give a combination of Nigerian herbs that can be used in a herbal oil infusion to achieve glowing skin complexion and excellent skin tone.
Thank you
Please help what is the Yoruba name for fenugreek powder,fennel seed,red clover urgent please
Fenugreek is ewedu in yoruba, Ahuhaa in igbo and hulba in Hausa. Hope it helps.
God bless you dear real good
you just saved my money and improved my business
Please what is the yoruba name for Red beet, black seed, and propoliss. Thanks
The Yoruba name for beet root is Isu Dandan or Alubosa Eleje – the Onion that gives forth blood. If you are referring to Nigella Sativa which is popularly called black seed or black cummin. It is not really indigenous to Nigeria but the islamic name which the hausa people use as well is Habbatu Barakah/ Habbatu Saudah. Hope this helps.
In Yoruba language, propolis is called Ida.
You are great! Keep it up.
Thanks a lot for the work u have been doing pls what is Yoruba name for parsley
Parsley – Petroselinum crispum is Isako/Oshun in yoruba language.
pls what’s d Yoruba name for sandalwood
Hello, Tina! Sandalwood is igi ijokun in yoruba.
Keep up with your good work. Please can you help me with the yoruba name of fennel seeds,blessed thistle root,fenugreek seeds,saw palmetto
pls whats yoruba name for chickweed
please what is the yoruba name for lemon orange
Hello, Adeola. The yoruba name for lemon is ọsan wẹwẹ and for orange is orombo. Fig is opoto, strawberries are sirọbẹri, apple is apus, peach is piṣi. Grape is girepu, pear is péa, avocados are afokado, banana is Ọ̀gẹ̀dẹ̀ wẹ́wẹ́.
Carrots are karots, corn is oka/agbado, cucumbers are kokunba. Garlic is ajo, lettuce is letusi, olives are olifu. Onion is alubsa, peppers are ata, potatoes are anamo. Pumpkin in yoruba is ponkin, beans are ewa and tomatoes are tomati.
thanks for the good job
It really helps JC thanks,still need the Yoruba name for fennel seed and red clover
Please what is Yoruba name for Houseleek and please where can I buy from?Thank you.
Please which plant is Green Gold and the botanical name is (Tribulus terrestris) some called it Gokshura
Your Message* plssss I need to know the Yoruba name for sandalwood
Sandalwood is igi ijokun in yoruba.
Very helpful article. I need to know the vulgar name for “dyschoriste perrottetii” in yoruba is gbómopon but I need the common name.
Your Message* What is The Yoruba Name For Fennel
yoruba name for MACA ROOT
Am also interested.
What is the Yoruba name for Sandalwood?
Sandalwood is igi ijokun in yoruba.
Pls what is yoruba name for banyan tree, shatavari powder n ashwagandha powder. Pls I will appreciate if u cn tell me
Keep up with your good work. Please can you help me with the yoruba name of fennel seeds,blessed thistle root,fenugreek seeds,saw palmetto please reply me
Pls what’s the yoruba name for tea tree and tea tree oil?
pls what is the English name for Ewe abeyin so
Your research is not just rich but intensively detailed. I apreciate you beyond words boundary. Keep it up. Licorice is omisimisi. The root is egbo omisimisi. Let’s join this wonderful author to bring back nature and ancient ways of healthy living back to Africa… NIGERIA ESPECAILLY.
I also thank you for the nice words and for the contribute!
A very nice job. Thumbs up!
Yoruba word for zobo is Isapa/ Isapa pupa
Impressive jobs here!
please ,what is the yoruba name for cowslip (primula officinalis)
Please, what’s the Yoruba name for bay leaf?
please what is the yoruba name for cinnamon
Yoruba name for cinnamon is igi adi dun or igi agbayun. Cinnamon is Kirfa in Hausa.
Cistanche, Cnidium, Cuscuta, Damiana, Deer Antler, Eucommia, Fo Ti, Panax Ginseng, Pyrola
Please I need the yoruba names of this plants thanks
What is the yoruba name for dandelion
The yoruba name for dandelion is efo yanrin.
I want to appreciate everyone who has contributed in this article may the lord bless you all amen. I want to be sure dandelion is efo yanrin.thanks
Thank you for your appreciation. You can be sure, the yoruba name for dandelion is efo yanrin.
What is the yoruba name of cinnamon
Please I need Yoruba name of licorice
Thanks for your contribution.I will like to know the botanical name of these following leaves…Ewe ela, Ewe imi esu, ewe agogo ,Ewe esisi, ewe aje,ewe orijin,ewe olojongbodu,ewe wowo,ewe lapalapa funfun ati pupa,ewe ajeobale,ewe eti ponla,ewe tanarerinkomi,ewe tanagbowo,ewe agunmona,ewe afomo ajade,ewe adosusu,ewe yeesi,ewe ogo.
I will appreciates to reconnect back to my forefather herbals account through identification post pics to help other.
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Thank jorjette for for your contributions toward our culture,,,, hope to send for you for award,,please what is the name for gravel root thank
Please what is the yoruba name for Alchemila vulgaris also known as Lions foot or bear foot or nine hooks or lady’s mantle, I really need an urgent answer please, you can also send the reply to my email box. Thanks in advance
Infact am highly impressed & inspired about this site. It’s very very educative & encouraging. Keep the good work please. God will grant you more wisdom & strengthen you.
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Your Message*i must tell this is mind blowing pls what the saffron strands
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please, I need the scientific name of the following plants
1. Jegende
2. Kokofe
3. Eruwasun
4. erun sikiti
5.Emi-ponpon
6. Emi-wewe
7. Efirin Oyo.
8. Meyinro
9. Sageere
thanks for quick response.
Please and this too.
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what is the Yoruba word for marshmallow roots
please, what is yoruba name for houseleek
Please I need Yoruba name for beet leaf and beet root. Thanks
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Pls I want to know the translation of this following
Saga (2) wild cherry (3) yarrow (4) hysop
You mean this Saga Tree (Adenanthera Pavonina)?
Pls what is saw palmetto in yoruba language
I dont think saw palmetto is indigenous to Nigeria.
Please what’s the English name for itoowoh that looks like melon
Hello ,,well done for good work ,l read everything and very very useful,, pls what is the name for gravel root also called Pye weed ,,thank
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Good Day
Shola by name and I urgently seek for the cure of cyst for the control of my health.
Please here is my email nd I will appreciate if you can help me out with it. Hoyeniyi@gmail.com
Thanking you
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Hello, Shola. Please tell me first what kind of cyst. For examples I had this problem with my face – cystic acnee.
please what is the English name of egusi asala. thanks
First off, I would like to take this opportunity to thank yo immensely, Ms. Jorjette C. May our Yoruba ancestors also thank and guide you. And, please folks, stop referring to this nice lady as “sir” or “Mr.” this is stupid of you people. The woman has helped you dindinrin by putting her picture on the page gbagada-gbagada! Some of you continue to refer to her as a man. Gosh!!!!!!?????
I took my time out and actually read everything on this page. It’s shameful and disheartening to see many so-called Yoruba exposing their ignorance and stupidity on this forum. Granted, there are some funny botanical names, which we are not familiar with in Yorubaland, however, some of these were actually taught to us in biology, agric. Science and botany in our school days. I know some of you are olodo rabata (poor students); also, a number of you idiots are hypocritical imbeciles. Many of you have messed up lives with religious fanaticism and fundamentalist ideology (especially the Christian hypocrites). I wonder why you Christian fundamentalists are now running up and down looking for our Yoruba herbs, leaves, and roots for healing since your “Jesus” is supposed to “heal” you! And, why are you looking for natural healing if your European god, “Jesus,” had died for you on the cross! Lying bitches! I wonder if your so-called “daddy G.O’s” and gods-of-men are not going to frown on you looking for healing from our traditional ways in lieu of your white hankies and unholy water!?????
Yoruba parents of nowadays can see how stupid they have been. The Yoruba parents only speak English to their offspring in Yorubaland. Most churches in Yorubaland only glorify foreign culture and tradition by conducting their services in English language! Now, a white woman is teaching your imbecilic children their mother tongue– very soon, the Yibos, who are in their millions in Yorubaland, will teach your children about their language and culture. Oro epe ko ni eyi o. This is definitely not a curse but reality! It is an eyesore – if Carr is not taken, so shall it be! Some of you Yoruba parents even made it an offense for your children or wards to speak Yoruba in your household. Some of you idiots put up signs like: “Vernacular speaking is utterly PROHIBITED in this house!’ Vernacular? Our own Yoruba language in our Yorubaland has now become a vernacular? How sick can you be? Some of the so-called Yoruba children on this page are so pathetic that it’s mind-boggling! Imagine a supposed Yoruba child asking “what is Yoruba name for lemon orange”? So, the brat didn’t know lemon and lime? Argh!!!! It took a non-Yoruba, a white woman, for that matter to teach you that it’s “osan wewe.” She even teaches you what orombo is. Imagine a white woman telling you this: “Hello, Adeola. The yoruba name for lemon is ọsan wẹwẹ and for orange is orombo. Fig is opoto, strawberries are sirọbẹri, apple is apus, peach is piṣi. Grape is girepu, pear is péa, avocados are afokado, banana is Ọ̀gẹ̀dẹ̀ wẹ́wẹ́”? Dindinrin n din robo! And the following: “Carrots are karots, corn is oka/agbado, cucumbers are kokunba. Garlic is ajo, lettuce is letusi, olives are olifu. Onion is alubsa, peppers are ata, potatoes are anamo. Pumpkin in yoruba is ponkin, beans are ewa and tomatoes are tomati”? Shame on you!
I commend Ms. Jorjette C., for being so patient with some of you. Some of you’re irritatingly repetitive. For example, the woman already told you the meaning of cinnamon and many others, but it’s so annoying that most of you kept asking the same questions!
And, to you Yibos, who continue to badger the woman for names of herbs and plants in your moribund Yibo language. Can’t you see that this woman is interested only in Yoruba language? Can’t you see that 99.9% of her work on this page is focused on Yoruba culture and language?
Once again, thanks, Jorjette C.
I thank you very much for your time to read everything on this page and to comment.
I observed that people do not have time to read, so it is easy for them just to ask again.Maybe somebody will answer.
People are blind and don’t want to see what it is in front of them, thy see only what is in their mind. As you probably observed, I do not know yoruba language and my answers are based on research, so I answer only what I am able to.
Hope to “see” you again! I really enjoyed your comment!
To Aderemi.
Your write up here rings so true, and sure is spot on. l surmise by saying there is also a lot of ignorance with PLANTS, BOTANICS and Nature healing.. Without the Chlorophyll from Plants, there will be ‘’’NO HEAVEN AND EARTH rejoicing”””
Spirituality of Nature scares a lot of people and is termed IDOLATORY.. by religion, whilst a lot of the religious leaders uses BOTANICS / herbs and Medicine.
*****In responding to the persons who requested for Tribulus,,, it is INDIAN AYURVEDIC medicine, not YO’BA or YORUBAIC Nature medicine****
Sheree A
wat is the Yoruba name for lactuca scariola and cichorium intybus urgent pls
Pls what is the Yoruba name for lactuca scariola and cichorium intybus
Thanks for the beautiful work, may God almighty continue to strengthing you , Asa wa onipare. Please what is Yoruba name for Cinnamon.
What is Cinnamon called in Yoruba
I am loaded with inexpressible gratitude! I’ve searched soooooo much and finally I’d just ask you… if you have the grace, kindly tell me the Yoruba name for WISTERIA… I must find it. Thanks real big… Orí Adé a gbè yín oooo. Ase!
please what is the yoruba name for milk thistle
Your Message*please sir what is the Yoruba name for terrestris tbribulus
Please, what is the Yoruba name for Lepidium meyenii?
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Tnx fr help us out, pls wat is the yoruba name fr Black Cohosh?
i wish to thank the author for this very significant contribution. it has alleviated my translation effort of plants.
thanks for the insight. i really commend your effort. please what is the scientific name for ewe sikimini
Thanks for sharing this invaluable information
Please what is the yoruba and igbo name for maple?
THANKS FOR YOUR WORK. PLASE I NEED YORUBA NAME OR CORIANDER LEAVE OR CILANTRO LEAVE. 2. WHAT IS YORUBA NAME FOR MINT LEAVE AND PARSLEY.
SOME PEAOPLE SAYS YORUBA NAME FOR PARSLEY LEAVE IS EWE SEPELEBA, IS IT TRUE?
As I know, Parsley – Petroselinum crispum is Isako, Oshun. Coriander aka Cilantro or Chinese parsley is ‘Lansir’ in Hausa, Ewedu in yoruba, mirinder in Nigeria.
pls wat is yoruba name of saffron
I am looking for the yourba name for senna leave (senna augustifola), anyone with an answer?
Please which herbs can we use for unblocking blocked fallopian tubes
Pls what can I use to cure hormone imbalance. Pls is ugent
Good day sir. please i want to know yoruba name for houseleek
what is the yoruba name for this herbs
1. Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris),
2. Vitex also known as Chaste Tree Berry (Vitex agnus-castus),
3. Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus),
4. Maca (Lepidium meyenii).
5. Stevia leave (SweetLeaf Stevia)Scientific name: Stevia rebaudiana Genus
6. name of sweet leaves
this is a wonderful research work. well done.
What is Yoruba name for BAY LEAF?
I appriciate every effort it took to put all these together and hope the mother earth see all.
The earth that you step your feet on will yield the best fruits for you, this is my prayer.
May the earth bless your effort.
Wizard.
Good afternoon admin, please what is the name of cinnamon in Yoruba. Thanks
Yoruba name for cinnamon is igi adi dun or igi agbayun.
Your Message*please can you translate the Yoruba name for cinnamon leave and root for me
Yoruba name for cinnamon is igi adi dun or igi agbayun.
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what is the Yoruba name for ashwagandha root
What is the English name for akogun
good morning sir, pls what is the Yoruba name for muira pauma
What is yoruba name for golden chia? Need it so urgent… Thanks
ewedu in yoruba is ayoyo in hausa. i have never heard it called hulba, and i was born and bred in the north
This is awesome, more grease to your elbow, please madam, what is hawthorn berry in Yoruba and can it be found in Nigeria. And please madam which herbs can be used to treat congested heart. Thanks so much my. Looking forward to hearing from you soon
Thanks for the information, please what is the Yoruba name for plant of houseleek. Thanks.
What is yoruba name for glaucoma
What is the Yoruba name for rosemary plant
I don’t know if rosemary has a yoruba name since it is not indeginous to Nigeria.
Pls What is the yoruba name for willow bark
Did you get the name for this?
I doff my cap! This will be much appreciated if the names are given in the three major 9ja languages!
Please what is the yoruba name for black cocosh and pueraria mortification, thank you
Good job ,pls what is Yoruba name for beeswax
Hello, Omolara. Beeswax is Afara Oyin in Yoruba language.
Pls can u help me with the english names of Alukurogbaja plant , Osomolupa plant and Opipi omi plant
What is Arrowroot in yoruba
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I give you 3 Kudos and gbosa for your effort s. Thanking you so much for the research, You are blessed in Jesus. Keep it up
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good morning, please what is ASHWAGANDHA called in Yoruba
Pls what is the Yoruba name of mistletoe